Kate Green, BA Geography and Planning

Why did you choose to study Geography and Planning?

I wanted to specialise in something and I thought planning was
the right choice for me. I have always had an interest in the way
urban and rural environments are created and managed for the people
who live in them.

What have you enjoyed most about the course?

I enjoyed my masters year the most due to the practical
experience we were encouraged to pursue. I enjoyed the varying
types of coursework from a historic character appraisal to the
submission of a planning statement as it gave me an opportunity to
gauge which aspects of planning I enjoyed. These varying
assessments have stood me in great stead ready for employment.

What has been your favourite module?

Implementation and Design Quality as I really enjoyed producing
the design statement. It allowed us to be creative by exploring a
range of design possibilities for our site. I feel the end-product
really helped me in getting my job.

Can you sum up your overall experience of being a UWE
student?

I’ve really enjoyed my time at UWE Bristol. Being a campus
university it’s easy to get to and has everything in one place.
There are a number of areas to study depending on what you like
best, with quiet sections in the library and group areas in faculty
blocks. There is something for everyone in terms of societies
depending on what you want to do. The city and course are both great,
and there’s always so many people to meet.

UWE, and the careers
team, really help us to plan for life after university. This
includes promoting job opportunities, looking through our
CVs and
giving us mock interviews.

What are your plans after you graduate?

I have seven weeks off before taking up a graduate planning role
at Bilfinger GVA in Birmingham.

What tips would you give to students about to start at
university?

Say yes to everything and figure out how to do it along the way.
You learn from mistakes and will remember the experience better for
future reference. Ask questions, you will make more friends.
Don’t be afraid to go to events on your own.